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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29


" IRGINIA-IN vACATION.--In the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of Augusta
County Va, December II, 1887
Thos. A. BrownIee, admir- c. t. q. of Margaret
A. Burch. decd. and Frank Beard, Ri As.
"a. 50 -
2. A. Cease and Isabella his wife. E. A. Cease,
Jr., u Allen and En- MA his wife. formerly
widow of Americas Cease. decd. and Henry
Cease and Birdie Cease, infants under Ii
years Of age. and William Barton Burch, if
living, but who is supposed to be dead. De-
fendants.
The object of this suit is to bring In the above
n n} aelepaansg az parties to ths pending
fioh OF Frank Beard, and for an account Of
debts against and settlement of the estate OF
Mary Il. Kurch, decd
II sPpenrina by affidavit filed that all of the
ABOVE named defendants are non-residents of
the state OF Virginia, 1t is ordered that they,
and each Of them. do appear here within one
month after due publication Of this notice and
DO what V necessary TO protect their interests
TeHte, ]. n. RYAN, CFk.
Craig = Paul. p. q. dec15
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Assignment.

Last Wednesday surprise was occasioned
with our citizens on learning that Mr.. Geo.
r. Bell. dry goods merchant, had made an
assignment to Mr.. A. g. Braxton, as tIus-
tee. Mr.. Bell is son ofsthe late j. Wayt
Bell, a prominent farmerss..in the county
during his lifetime, and has been engaged
in the mercantile business for numter
of years. first as a partner of Mr.. S. D..
Timberlake. and more recently by him
self. His store was in the building where
Timberlake s. Bell conducted their part
nership, until Mr.. T. purchased the prem
lses. and Mr.. Bell then bought the Hirsh
building on Main street. and after mod
ernizing its front and store-room. moved
into it where he has since been engaged in
selling goods.
On Wednesday. the 2lst, Mr.. Bell made
an assignment, contained in two deeds-
First his stock of goods estimated at
Sc. 65s, and the book accounts placed at
$697, to secure claims as follows:
1st Classic defray the expenses of ex-
ecutiDg the provisions of this trust. I'd
class-Virginia T. Bell. his wife, $1,000;
Augusta National Bank. $500: O. G. Get
zendanner, $500; r. M. Timberlake. 5000.
and balance of a salary due as clerk: John
M, Hardy. $50-all these amounts except
Timberlake's salary and Iardy's are bor-
rowed money. Sd class Mason Hirsch,
Philadelphia. 81, 100. 4th class. Geo. II.
Bell. homestead claim. $4,000. 9Th class
Teffett Weller & Co.. n. r.. $4S7: Dun
bar Buckley & Co., n, Y. $483; Hurst,
Purnell & Co, Baltimore, $615: r. j. Ma
gruder & Co.. Baltimore. $l3S; Pearce,
Bro. & CO., Baltimore, 1904; Witt, Biedler
& Co., Baltimore, 1928: Armstrong Cater
u Co.. Baltimore. $ll2, and few other
Baltimore creditors at about $50 each.
aggregating $1,000.
The other deed is one of George r. Bell
and wife conveying the store house and lot
in which Mr.. BIS business was conducted.
estimated at $4,000, to secure first.
Fred. Efiinger, General Receiver of the
Circuit Court. So, 500. which was a lien On
this property; ID, expenses of executing
this deed and then to SECURE the same
claims mentioned in the first deed in
classes 3, 4, 5 and 6. and in the saline or
der.
The total amount of the indebtedness
mentioned in the assignment is $l3,500.
and the total assets $13, $3.50 All the liza
bilities are secured by both of the deeds.
except that the creditors named in class 2
of the first deed are included in the SEQ
ond deed, anc j Fred. Efiinger, General
Receiver, secured in class of the second
deed is not secured in the first deed. Mr.
Bell also recorded at the same time
homestead deed, claiming as his home
stevd exemption the sum of $4,000 secured
in class of each of the foregoing two
deeds of trust.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

DIED IN ALABAMA.-A telegram was
received on Tuesday from Alabama an
nouneing the death of Mrs. w. D. Myers
on Monday night, whose husband is now
on trial in this place charged with mali
cious assault upon Mr.. A. H. Roller. a
gear or more ago. Mr.. Myers was out on
bail, and left for the South, where his wife
followed him. Several months ago Mr..
Myers was arrested and brought to Slaun-
ton to stand his trial. His wife was much
affected by the difficulty in which MI
Myers was implicated, and her health has
been delicate ever since. We have heard
none of the particulars of her death. She
was daughter of Mr.. Tobias w eller. of this
county, and had a large circle of friends
aud relatives living here.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

DEATH OF SAM'L J. DAVIS. EsQ.-Died
at his residence on North Augusta Street,
on monday last, Samuel j. Davis.
ESQ.,, in the list year of his age He was
one Of our oldest citizens. and well known
in the town.. By trade he was plasterer,
and in his younger days was known as a
good and faithful workmen. He was for
many years member of the Masonic
Lodge of this city, and was buried Tues
day afternoon last. by members of that
order,
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DEATH OF W. F. WooD.-On Tuesday
morning last a telegram was received by
Capt. J. C, Marquis, from Mr.. Cooper, OF
the firm of Cooper & Co., Pocahontas.
Va. announcing the serious illness of W.
F. Woods, who was in charge of the ex-
tensive business interests of the firm at
that point. Later in the day. another dis
patch was received by the same gentle
man announcing the death of Mr. Wood
No particulars were given of the sickness
or death Of the young man. which must
have been very sudden, as no information
had been previously.received Of his illness
Mr.. W. A. Young. who is employed by the
same firm and in the same department.
with Mr.. Wood, and was spending the
holidays at his home in this place, also re-
ceiyed telegram requesting him to re-
turn to Pocahontas by the first train. He
took the $40 express Tuesday evening.
before information of the death of Mr.,
Wood reached here Capt. Marquis tele-
graphed 10 have the remains of the de-
ceased shipped to Staunton. 1t is expected
they will reach here at 9.25 to-day, and
will be buried by the side of his father
and mother in Thornrose Cemetery, from
the NJ. 2. Church at 10 O'Clock this
morning.
Mr.. Wood was aged about 80 years, and
had lived in Staunton the most of his life.
His father died when he was quite young.
and his mother later, leaving him to his
own resources to make living. Among
his friends was Capt. Marquis, who took
great interest in him and assisted him in
his business ventures. He grew up to be
a most excellent business man, enjoying
the confidence and commanding the re-
spect Of the entire community. For s
time he was engaged in the grocery bust
ness next to the corner of Main and Au.
gusta streets. but elosed out that hqeiness
to accept a situation with Mr.. NJ. E. Mil
Ter, ESQ.,, at his coal mines on New River.
There he became acquainted with Mr..
Cooper, and when Cooper & Co. com
menced their operations at the Pocahontas
coal fields they induced Mr.. Wood by ia
yorable offers, to accompany them and
take charge of their business. since when
he had been aonstantIy in their employ,
in very responsible posltioa. lie was
most estimable young man and mum bered
everybody who knew him among his
friends. He has relatives residing in
Philadelphia, but none here-Capt. Mar
quis and his christian wife being his near
est friends, and who will attend to his
funeral,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

FINE OYSTERS. -Mr. J, q. Yeager is
supplying the community with the finest
oysters in the shell that have ever been of
fered in this market. They are large, fat
and Juicy. and just the thing for Christmas
times. We have seen a sample OF them,
and he pledges himself that all he will
open shall be up to the sample. Give him
acall.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

THE ANNUAL BALL of the Catholic
Hibernian Benevolent Society Civ en- at the
Virginia Hotel last night, was the most
delightful entertainment of the holiday
season. An elegant supper was served and
as we go to press, merry feet are keeping
time to the music.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Jno. G. Yeager, in the Hurley building,
has received the following telegram: bal
timore, Dec. 13. Sell oysters at$1.l 10 per
gallon from the shell, foot long, yard wide.
Will have four car loads in Stanton for
Christmas week. w. E. c."
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

CLUMSY FRAUD.-A man named Bry-
ant. said to belong in Nelson county, and
a woman reported from Stanton. were
tried at Charlottesville last week and sent
ON to the grand jury for Indictment on the
charge of passing raised notes. Their
plan was to take a oHe dollar note and by
different devices change the large figures
TO five. 1t is charged they passed several
These parties operated about Stanton.
Judging from several reported frauds
which have been brought to our attention
& one dollar bill. raised to five, was
passed on colored boy who Keeps Il gro
Gerry near the Federal Cemetery. The
FIVE was pasted over the one, and under a
dim light had the appearance of So bill.
The parties passing the paper selected
twilight for this purpose. In this case
goods to less that dollar were purchased
and the change given. Another case is
that OF a white lady keeping store On
Green street, similar to the other. The
forgery. or fraud, was very clumsily per-
,petrated. and out of the way stores. where
generally there is not so much caution ob
served in taking in money, seems to have
been the place the parties operated.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Weller has the prettiest stock of Black
and Mourning Goods tofound ia the city,
and continues to make this department a
specially. Thenewest fabricsat the most
reasonable prices.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

olnlgu REWARDED are those who read
UlIUIv this and then act they will find
snlEHI | honorable employment that Will
ssyLs not take them from their homes
for every industrious person. many have made
and are now making several hundred dollars q
month. 1t Is easy for any one to make S. and
upwards per day, who is willing to work.
Either sex, young or old ; capital not needed J;
we start YOU. Everything new. No special
ability required you, reader, can do it as we'll
as any one. Write to us at once for full par
ticulars, which we mail free. Address Stinson
& Co., Portland, Maine.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

We have the freshest stock of candy,
nuts, ralsins and figs in the city, and also
a full line of tropical fruits, Malaga
grapes, California WinternettesH pears,
Florida oranges, lemons, dates, citron
&c. at J. E. Taylor & Son s.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Mr.. Willis Hewitt and bride, of Rich
mond, are spending the holidays with Mr..
Hewitt's father and family. He expects
to visit Washington and New York before
returning to Richmond.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Six lbs. of green coffee only gives . lbs.
of roasted coffee. Make calculations
BIS. at 25c.-$l so: lbs. roasted cost you
.30c.-SI.50. c. C.WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29
Important Notice.

With this issue we enclose to each sub.
scriber statement of his Indebtedness
for subscription. AS rule the amounts
ars small. but the aggregate is consider
able. We trust there will be a prompt
response. The money has been earned, is
due, and we need it. If there is any error
in the statement. we shall take pleasure
in correcting it.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

The banks will be closed Monday. Jan.
2, that being the day to be observed as
legal holiday, instead Of the 1st, which
comes on Sunday. Parties having busi>
ness with the banks maturing on that day
should attend to it on Saturday preced-
ing.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Now is the time for Fruit Cakes. Pound
Cakes. fancy cakes. You can get the
finest at Jessers.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

If you have no water. buy your oysters
from other dealers, l sell solid from the
shell {live) at $l.10 per gallon. Leave
your order one week ahead at Yeager's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

GIFTS. BEAUTIFUL GIFTS. New noy>
elites. popular selections of toys. satisfac
cory prices at J. E. Taylor & Son s NAM
moth toy house, No. w. Main st.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

The MENDELssoHN QUINTETTE, the
recollection of whose former appearance
here is such a pleasant memory with our
music loving people. give one OF their en-
tertainments tomorrow night at the
Opera House. 1t is unnecessary to dwell
upon the details of the program-it will be
a musical treat throughout, every rendi-
tion being that Of an artist. We cannot
too earnestly urge our people to secure
their seats early. No entertainment of
the season will so well deserve crowded
house.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

For the best value in Table Damask
Napkins. Towels. Crashes, &C., call at
Weller's. adjoining Opera House.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Remember. Ceptemeri's Kid Gloves are
the BEST. and can only be found at
WELLER's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

WANTED. 800 barrels Apples.
Oct. 81, 81. G. E. CfRoRK.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

All of Yeager's oysters are opened from
the shell alive at 81 10 per gallon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

For Ladies', Misses and Chidren's
Merin0 Vests and Pants, all sizes, goto
iWellerss.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Saratoga Chips Olives. Plum Pudding
and Sauce at G. G. WHEAT's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Broad Cloths. in all the new shades, at
WELLER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

The ssVirginia Seal," manufactured by
Sullivan. is the Cigar you are looking for.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Centemeri's Kid GIoves-Pla;n and
Embroidered backs. Only to be found a
WETJERsS
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

A popular specially. Mlnce Meat in ] lb
packages at C. C. WHEAT's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Cranberries. Oranges and Lemons, at c
G. WHEAT's
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

We call special attention to meeting of
the |. 0. o. F. Tuesday night.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

One.half dozen cabinet photographs for
81, at LaEdes' Gallery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

A full line of Fancy Groceries of a l.
kinds at G. G. WHEAT's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

One dozen photographs for 81, at Ian.
des' Gallery.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

DO not forget c. c. W Wheat keeps Rails
ias, Currants, Citron, Figs, Dates, &c.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Ladies, have you seen the : Telephone
Suitings latest novelty at Weller's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

LIFE INsURANCE.-We call special at
necticut Indemnity Association. of which
MIR. B. D. Avis is general agent. Its
plans are very attractive, and give assur-
ance of good insurance. A policy in the
Connecticut Indemnity will make nice
New Years present. Ker & May are the
local agents. See them for papers OF in.
formation.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

When you want delightful smoke. ask
dor Sullivan7s white Lily
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Sulliyan's "White Lily'' cigar is the
favorite with smokers. It is delicious.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Smoke Sullivan's Virginia Seal
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Cry my Own Roasted Coffees at C. G.
WHEATs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

First ilstalment New Fall Dress Goods.
at WELLERs.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29
EoR RENT.
WANTED Old POSTAGE STAMPS.

will buy the old postage stamps used on
letters from 1915 to 1866 Parties having old
letters between these dates should look them
up want old q; S. and Confederate STAN ps
used and unused; also Local stamps. Send TO
my descriptive list. giving prices. it is FREE,
nov2i-ly G. H. MEKEEI., st. Louis, Mo.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

/ am prepared to sell all kinds of holiday
specialties. Gallon c. C. WHEAT.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

For the prettiest French and Scotch
Plaid, go to WELLER's.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

That old popular favorite. the "Hiber-
man, continues to be the best cigar in
the market.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-12-29

Cnul Gu ueSudy HlgDb last, were greatly
| enjoyed by all present. The exercises con.
sisted of singing, recitations aud distribu-
ton of prizes. The representation of the
! Sen virgins. five of whom were wise and
Eve foolish. was very impressive, and was
beautifully rendered by 10 little girls OF
the congregation. Miss Bette White,
daughter of Mr.. L. G. White, Of the Au.
gusta Agricultural and Machine Works
was loudly applauded at the conclusion Of
her recitation, which was rendered in ad-
mirable style,
Mr.. H. V. Croushorn. lying near Mt.
| Meridian, returned last week from q
mouths visit to the west. He was much
interested in the progress of that section
and especially in the manufacturing enter.
prise of the towns in Indiana and Illinois
1t presented quite contrast to the Vir-
ginia towns, and especially those in the
! Valley. The abseJce of manufactures
here is nosed by every one who travels in
| other States, and the wonder is that a
place so favorable situated naturally, as
| SUduulUu 10, LIDO NV SOidCtbiIS VI tDC hlJu
It may cone after while, hut when there
is no telling.
We received last wseiF, through the
courtesy of Hon.-A. H. H. Stuart. one OF
the Trustees of the Peabody Educational
Fund, a copy of the proceedings of the
Trustees at their twenty sixth session,
liela in New York, Oct 5, 1887, for which
ne Will please accept our thapks. The
management of this beneGcent fund ENG
/ the results of its administration BY the
Trustees deserve more than passing no
tice. The crowded condition of our col
umns this week prevents such refer.
ence as we desire to give the subject, and
hence We must postpone what We have to
say until anothe1 Issue.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-11
23d Day of June, 1887.

Al! proposals or bids to be addressed
to M. +: Kahn, Secretary of the City
Hall and Court House Special Commits
sfoners, st. Paul MINI.
The right is hereby reserved to reject
all bids OF incompetent and irresponsible
bidders, and all such bids as may be I'M
reasonable.
No bid will be entertained or consid-
cred unless accompanied by the bond of
the bidder or bidders, with sureties re-
SIDING IN Minnesota, and satisfactory to
the commissioners in the penal sum of
one thousand dollars, conditioned that
Ii the bid shall be accepted and the con-
tract awarded to the bidder or bidders.
he or they will enter into and execute
such contract, and such bond with such
Sureties for the performance of his or
their contracts as may be required by
the commissioners, and approved by a
three-fourths % vote of the County
Commissioners and Common Council of
the City of st. Paul, of the members
elect In joint session, or in lieu of such
bond the bid may be accompanied by
a check for the sum of one thousand dol
lars on some bank in the City of st.
Paul, duly certified, as a security and
deposit with said Commissioners, and
subject to the same condition stated i'm
the condition of thee bond, and paya-
BILE to the order of Robert A. Smith,
Chairman of the City Hall and Court
House Commission.
The full individual names of the men,
beers of firm, and the full and correct
name of the corporation bidding shall
he stated in the bid.
BY order of the City Hall and Court
House Special Commissioners.
M. f. KAHN, County Auditor
Secretary of Special Commission.
145-172
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-11
FINANCIAL.
New York.

NEW YORK, June 10.-Money on call easy
at 3l2Gr5 per cent, last call at 4Ia. closing at
4@4l2 per cent. Prime mercantile: paper
5@6 per cent Sterling exchange dull, but
steady and unchanged. The business of the
stock exchange was q little large i'll volume
during the increased interest in one or two
stocks. The general list displayed the same
characteristics as on yesterday, dullness be-
Ing the principal feature. London was again
buyer, principally of Lake Shore, St. Paul
and Reading, which were the leaders. St.
Paul, with the other grangeFs, was aided by
purchasing orders from Chicago but in the
remainder of the list there was little or moth
ing doing. The covering of shorts wac also
INDUCED in to a considerable extent during
the forenoon, but the tone Of the dealings
was never more than firm, and the early ad-
vanceS were nearly neutra1iZed by the heayi-
ness prevailing later in the day There was
some selling of Jersey Central toward the
close, aud it declined nearly / per cent
on very light trades. The opening
was firm at advances of 4s05s
over yesterdays final figures. There was a
fair amount of business the first few minutes
but the market soon became dull. and so re-
manned throughout the day. Thegeneral list
was firm, and fractional advances estab-
lished. a period of stagnation followed, and
during the afternoon a general heavy tone
was noticed. The market continued devoid
Of special features, and closed steady close to
opening figures. The great majority of the
nctiye list show fractional advances. Rail
road bonds were quiet; sales were 81 ,0S3.-
900. and final prices show changes of small
fractions, though declines are i'll the major
ity. Government bonds were dull and steady.
State bonds were quiet and irregular The
total sales of to-day were 165. 245 shares, in
Guiding:
Erie .........12. 2SoiSt Paul. II. 600
Lake Shore II ,41OiTex. Pacific. -. 1850
Pacific Mail >. 8 ,42CiW Union. 9,534
Reading. 20, j 20 Whceli'g & LIE 1910